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Also known as Robert Clarence Nobles

Canadian-American singer and actor (1908-1980)

Person · Open Library

Works
2

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  • True Value-The Joseph Story
  • The Sound of His Voice

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1941-05-24
bluesblues rockclassic rockcontemporary folkcountrycountry rock

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
296
Total plays
935

Tags

countryCanadiansinger-songwriterwestern

Bob Nolan (April 13, 1908 - June 16, 1980), born Clarence Robert Nobles, was a Canadian-born singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers and composer of numerous country music songs including the standards "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds." As an actor and singer he appeared in scores of Western films. In 1986, for his 1941 song "Cool Water", the Sons of the Pioneers were given a Grammy Award. In 1995 <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Bob+Nolan">Re

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Robert
Gender
male
Citizenship
Canada
Place of birth
Winnipeg
Place of death
Newport Beach
Occupation
film actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
RCA Victor
Image
Bob-Nolan-1944.jpg
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date of birth
1908-04-13
date of death
1980-06-16
manner of death
natural causes
cause of death
myocardial infarction
start of work period
1933-00-00
pseudonym
Bob Nolan
copyright representative
Broadcast Music, Inc.
birth name
Clarence Robert Nobles
name in native language
Robert Clarence Nobles
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